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Former patient Alex

Patient stories

Coming back from the unthinkable

Alex was left fighting for his life when a 7.5 tonne Royal Mail van crashed into him during his walk home

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A mis-judged moment

Patient stories

A misjudged moment

Although Sonia was riding her moped on a well known road, she couldn’t have predicted her sunny day would end like this

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Dog-walking teacher and former patient

Patient stories

A summer hospital stay for dog-walking teacher

Mary Marker was walking her dog in Chudleigh, when she was hit by a car leaving her with multiple injuries.

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Former patient Mina and family

Patient stories

One foot in the grave – Mina’s story

Mina suffered a serious open fracture when she suddenly fell into a concealed grave. Thankfully, our crew reached and treated Mina at the scene before airlifting her to hospital.

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A life-changing hack

Patient stories

A life-changing hack

Early on in the story of DAA, a ride on Woodbury Common resulted in an airlift for Jeanette.

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Former patient fundraises following fall

Patient stories

From 30-foot drop to sky-high response

Craig’s 30-foot fall resulted in a Devon Air Ambulance flight. Here’s his account.

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Vinny and his family

Patient stories

Our son: our hero

17 year-old Vinny performed lifesaving CPR for 14 long minutes on his mum who suffered a cardiac arrest

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Former patient Lee

Patient stories

Accident leads to long-term support

Bike enthusiast, Lee, became a long-term supporter after his bike accident back in 1998 and 24 years later he finally meets the lady that made an Air Ambulance in Devon a reality!

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Former patient and his wife

Patient stories

Like the ripples in a pond

Patient, Eamonn describes the ‘ripple effect’ of his road traffic collision on friends and family.

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Patient, Mike raises funds for DAA

Patient stories

Sharon completes her husband Mike’s 100 mile mission

When a cycle accident left Mike paralysed from the chest down, his family responded with action on his behalf. (Accurate at the time of writing)

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